Source: Al Arabiya
Security & Justice
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Tuesday 19 November 2024 12:10:03
Saudi Arabia Says Israeli Aggression in Gaza, Lebanon Pushing Region to Wider War
Israel’s aggression in Gaza and Lebanon is pushing the region to a wider war, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan told the opening session of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
“The ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and Lebanon has caused unprecedented levels of human suffering, pushing the region to a wider war and undermining the credibility of international law and institutions,” Prince Faisal said in his opening speech during a session.
The minister called for the “urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, the release of hostages, and a serious commitment to lasting peace based on a two-state solution according to the 1967 borders.”
The war in Gaza entered its 13th month this November with the death toll estimated to be over 43,000, according to the territory’s Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, Israel has been heavily bombing what it says are Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon since an all-out war erupted on September 23.
The increasing tensions, military conflicts, and humanitarian crises that the world is currently facing hinder the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, Prince Faisal said, adding that development and prosperity cannot be realized amidst death and destruction.
Prince Faisal also addressed the situation in Sudan, stating that the conflict there is causing significant humanitarian suffering, particularly due to the obstacles preventing the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.
‘Global Coalition Against Hunger and Poverty’
During his speech, the foreign minister announced that Saudi Arabia would be joining the “Global Coalition Against Hunger and Poverty,” launched by Brazil, adding that the Kingdom views it as an important step toward addressing global food insecurity.
The coalition also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s developmental goals and its global role in the field, as demonstrated by the initiatives of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, the Saudi Fund for Development, as well as its global contributions to the International Monetary Fund and World Bank programs supporting developing nations, he said.
